JP2023086505A - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

To achieve good information presentation for encouraging decision making and actions of a user.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises an acceptance unit, a scoring unit, a generation unit, and a provision unit. The acceptance unit accepts a fact noteworthy about assertion to a prescribed theme or a post of grounds serving as support of the fact from a user. The scoring unit scores intensity of information on the basis of editing achievements of an editor who edits information containing the fact and grounds. The generation unit generates visualization information visualized so as to reflect the intensity in the logically structure information. The provision unit provides the visualization information according to a request from the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, as online communication services such as SNS (Social Networking Service) and electronic bulletin boards have become widely used by general users, information sharing through networks has become popular. At present, these services are becoming indispensable as tools for users to obtain necessary information. These services, for example, are based on the conventional technology in which other users post answers to questions posted by users, and are progressing day by day along with the development of information communication technology.

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However, it cannot be said that the manner in which information is shared by the above services is necessarily beneficial in terms of prompting users to make decisions or take action, and there is room for improvement.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can realize high-quality information presentation for prompting user's decision making and action. do.

An information processing apparatus according to the present application includes a reception unit, a scoring unit, a generation unit, and a provision unit. The reception unit receives, from users, submissions of facts that should agree with an assertion on a predetermined theme, or of grounds supporting the facts. A scoring unit scores the strength of information based on the editing performance of the editors who edit the information, including facts and evidence. The generation unit generates visualization information that is visualized so as to reflect the intensity of the logically structured information. The providing unit provides the visualization information in response to a request from the user.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to realize high-quality information presentation for prompting the user's decision-making and action.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of information display according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a graph board according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 1) of a score determination table according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a score determination table (part 2) according to the embodiment; FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a score calculation method according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a graph board according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display mode example (1) of the graph board according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display mode example (part 2) of the graph board according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display mode example (part 3) of the graph board according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an overview of posted information according to the embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an overview of user information according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an overview of content information according to the embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure performed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 16 is a hardware configuration diagram illustrating an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment;

Hereinafter, modes for implementing an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application are not limited to the embodiments described below. Further, the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents. Also, in the embodiments described below, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

Also, in the following description, the terminal device 10A (10) may be described as an editor U1. That is, the editor U1 can be read as the terminal device 10A (10). Also, in the following description, the terminal device 10B (10) may be referred to as the contributor U2. That is, the contributor U2 can be read as the terminal device 10B (10). Also, in the following description, the terminal device 10C (10) may be referred to as the viewer U3. That is, the viewer U3 can be read as the terminal device 10C (10).

Further, in the embodiments described below, the information processing apparatus 100 executes a service of providing user-participation type media to service users. Through this user-participating media, the information processing apparatus 100 publishes a predetermined theme drafted by an editor who is a media participant, and asks for facts to agree with the assertion of the predetermined theme published together with the predetermined theme. Then, we accept contributions such as grounds to support the fact from contributors who are media participants. Then, the information processing apparatus 100 accepts editing work of information from editors and contributors, logically structures information on a predetermined theme, and presents information visualized by illustrations to viewers who are media participants. offer.

[1. An example of an information processing system]
The information processing system SYS according to the embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system SYS according to the embodiment has a terminal device 10 and an information processing device 100 . Note that the information processing system SYS is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 1, and may have a plurality of information processing apparatuses 100 .

The terminal device 10 and the information processing device 100 are each connected to a network N (see FIG. 11, for example) by wire or wirelessly. The network N is a communication network such as a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a telephone network (mobile telephone network, fixed telephone network, etc.), a local IP (Internet Protocol) network, or the Internet. . The network N may include a wired network or a wireless network. The terminal device 10 and the information processing device 100 can communicate with each other through the network N. FIG.

A terminal device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device used by a user U who uses various services provided by an information processing device 100 or the like. For example, the terminal device 10 is realized by a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like.

In addition, the terminal device 10 is compatible with wireless communication networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), 5G (5th Generation: fifth generation mobile communication system), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local Area Network) can be connected to the network N via short-range wireless communication.

Also, the terminal device 10 can display, for example, information for using user-participation media provided by the information processing device 100 using a web browser or an application. When the terminal device 10 receives control information for implementing information display processing from the information processing device 100 or the like, the terminal device 10 implements the display processing according to the control information.

An information processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing apparatus that provides various services to service users. The information processing device 100 is typically a server device, but may be realized by a mainframe, workstation, or the like. When the information processing apparatus 100 is realized by a server device, it may be realized by a single server, or may be realized by a cloud system or the like in which a plurality of server devices and a plurality of storage devices operate in cooperation. The information processing device 100 may function as a distribution device that distributes control information to the terminal device 10 used by the service user. Here, the control information is described in, for example, a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark) or a style sheet language such as CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Note that the application itself distributed from the information processing apparatus 100 may be regarded as control information.

Various services provided by the information processing apparatus 100 may include API (Application Programming Interface) services corresponding to various applications and various online services. Various online services include Internet connection, search service, SNS (Social Networking Service), electronic commerce service, electronic payment service, online game, online banking service, online trading service, accommodation reservation service, etc. , ticket reservation service, video distribution service, music distribution service, news distribution service, map information service, route search service, route guidance service, route information service, operation information service, weather information service, etc. services may be included.

The information processing apparatus 100 also provides user-participation media to service users as one of online services. Participants in user-participated media have three roles. The first role is that of an editor who plans a given theme and edits the information posted on the given theme. The second role is a contributor who posts the grounds for a given theme. A third role is a viewer who views visualized information provided from the information processing apparatus 100 . In providing user-participation media to service users, information processing according to the embodiment is executed. In the following embodiments, an example will be described in which a contributor submits evidence that supports the truth (fact), evidence that reinforces the evidence, and counterargument to the already posted evidence. We may accept submissions of truthful claims about the subject from people.

[2. An example of information processing]
(2-1. An example of overall processing)
An example of information processing in the information processing system SYS will be described below with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 provides a content setting screen W1 (for example, see FIG. 2) for setting the theme of the user-participating media in response to a request from the editor U1 (see FIG. 2, for example). step S1).

On the other hand, when the editor U1 operates the content setting screen W1 displayed on the terminal device 10A to set a theme, etc., the terminal device 10A performs settings including information such as the theme set by the editor U1. The information is transmitted to the information processing device 100 (step S2).

The information processing device 100 launches a thread corresponding to the theme drafted by the editor U1, and through the user-participating media, the assertion of the theme drafted by the editor U1 is backed by the truth that should agree with the assertion. Start accepting submissions of rationale. In response to a request from poster U2, information processing apparatus 100 provides poster U2 with a contribution acceptance screen W3 (see, for example, FIG. 2) (step S3).

On the other hand, when the poster U2 operates the contribution acceptance screen W3 displayed on the terminal device 10B to input the content of the post (argument or grounds), the terminal device 10B displays the content of the post input by the poster U2. etc. is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 100 (step S4).

Every time the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the posted information transmitted from the terminal device 10B, the information processing apparatus 100 sequentially stores the posted information in association with the thread corresponding to the theme associated with the posted information. Then, the information processing device 100 logically structures information including facts that should agree with the assertion on the theme proposed by the editor U1 and grounds supporting the facts at an arbitrary timing, and visualizes them graphically. A graph board GB (see FIG. 3) is generated (step S5). Graphboard GB is an example of visualization information.

The information processing apparatus 100 also provides the graph board GB in response to a request from the editor U1 (step S6).

On the other hand, when the editor U1 edits the graph board GB displayed on the terminal device 10A, the terminal device 10A transmits editing information regarding the edited content to the information processing device 100 (step S7). For example, the editorial information may include information indicating the relationship between the fact that should agree with the assertion on the published theme and the grounds posted by the contributor for the fact.

The information processing device 100 updates the graph board GB at any timing based on the editing information transmitted from the terminal device 10A (step S8).

The information processing apparatus 100 also provides the graph board GB in response to a request from the viewer U3 (step S9).

On the other hand, when the viewer U3 evaluates the claims and grounds included in the graph board GB displayed on the terminal device 10C, the terminal device 10C transmits evaluation information regarding the evaluation content to the information processing device 100 ( step S10).

The information processing device 100 updates the graph board GB at any timing based on the evaluation information transmitted from the terminal device 10C (step S11).

(2-2. Example of information display)
An example of information displayed on each terminal device 10 used by a service user of user-participating media in accordance with processing in the information processing system SYS (see FIG. 1, for example) will be described below with reference to FIG. . FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of information display according to the embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the content setting screen W1 is displayed on the terminal device 10A used by the editor U1 (step S21). The content setting screen W1 is provided with a button OB1 for setting the theme of the graph board GB and a button OB2 for editing the graph board GB.

For example, when the terminal device 10A detects that the editor U1 has operated the button OB1 on the content setting screen W1, the theme setting screen W2 is displayed (step S22). The theme setting screen W2 includes an input box BX1 for accepting user ID input, an input box BX2 for accepting theme input, an input box BX3 for accepting assertion input, an input box BX4 for accepting truth input, and the like. ing.

Information (user ID) for specifying the service user who uses the user-participating media is input to the input box BX1. Note that if the user has already logged in to the user-participating media, the input of the user ID and the like may be omitted, and automatic login may be set. In the input box BX2, for example, a theme drafted by the editor U1 when generating the graph board GB such as "Vaccine? Not?" is input. In the input box BX3, the editor U1 inputs a statement about the theme (for example, "Vaccine?" be. In the input box BX4, the editor U1 inputs, for example, facts that should agree with the assertion of the theme.

Further, the theme setting screen W2 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a button OB3 for requesting the start of reception of contributions. When terminal device 10A detects that editor U1 has operated button OB3, terminal device 10A transmits to information processing device 100 a request for starting acceptance of contributions together with various setting information set in theme setting screen W2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a post acceptance screen W3 is displayed on the terminal device 10B used by the contributor U2 (step S23). The contribution acceptance screen W3 displays a list of themes for which contributions are being accepted, and is provided with a plurality of buttons OB4 for selecting a theme to be posted for each theme. For example, button OB4-1 is associated with theme "〇〇〇", button OB4-2 is associated with theme "XXX", and theme "△△ △” is associated with the button OB4-3.

For example, when the operation of poster U2 on button OB4-1 is detected, terminal device 10B displays post input screen W4 for inputting post information for theme "OO" (step S24).

The post input screen W4 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an input box BX5 for accepting input of a user ID, an input box BX6 for accepting input of a post type, an input box BX7 for accepting input of content of a post, and the like.

Information (user ID) for specifying the service user who uses the user-participating media is entered in the input box BX6. The input box BX6 is entered with information indicating whether the content of the post corresponds to grounds or counterarguments (grounds). Note that the post type may be automatically set according to an operation on an icon provided on the graph board GB, which will be described later. For example, information about the posted content is input to the input box BX7. The information about the posted content may be information in which the posted content is input as text by the poster U2, or a URL (Uniform address information such as Resource Locator). Note that the input box BX7 may be provided with a reference button (not shown) for attaching a URL or material data.

Further, the post input screen W4 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a button OB5 for requesting transmission of post information. When terminal device 10B detects an operation by contributor U2 on button OB5, terminal device 10B transmits to information processing apparatus 100 the posted information regarding the posted content set on post input screen W4.

Information processing apparatus 100 records the posted information posted by contributor U2 in posted information storage unit 122 in association with the theme set by editor U1.

Further, when the terminal device 10A detects the operation of the button OB2 by the editor U1 on the content setting screen W1, the terminal device 10A displays the edit start screen W5 (step S25). The edit start screen W5 is provided with an input box BX8 for designating a graph board GB desired to be edited. Information for specifying the graph board GB to be edited, such as a theme name, is entered in the input box BX8.

The editing start screen W5 shown in FIG. 2 is also provided with a button OB6 for requesting provision of the graph board GB desired to be edited. When the terminal device 10A detects the operation of the button OB6 by the editor U1, the terminal device 10A transmits to the information processing device 100 a request for provision of the graph board GB together with the information entered in the input box BX8.

The information processing device 100 acquires the information of the graph board GB from the content storage unit 124 based on the information included in the request transmitted by the editor U1, and transmits the acquired information of the graph board GB to the terminal device 10A. and provide it to the editor U1.

(2-3. An example of a graph board)
An example of the graph board generated by the information processing apparatus 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a graph board according to the embodiment;

The graph board GB generated by the information processing apparatus 100 is a tree in which objects (nodes) are logically connected to indicate the truth that should agree with the assertion on the theme corresponding to the graph board GB, grounds supporting the truth, and the like. have a structure. For example, the graph board GB shown in FIG. 3 is an example of visualization information in which information including facts and grounds is logically structured and visualized graphically. In the following description, examples of information included in the GraphBoat GB including claims, truths, grounds (counterarguments), etc. will be described, but the information is not particularly limited to this example. For example, information such as necessary conditions, induction, and deduction may be included depending on the theme visualized by GraphBoat GB. Further, the information indicating the logical connection relationship between the information contained in the graph board may include not only cause and effect, specifics (examples), but also explanations and the like.

FIG. 3 shows two assertions, assertion PA1: "do not vaccinate" and assertion PA2: "do not vaccinate" with respect to the theme "do you vaccinate?" Claims PA1 and PA2 are points of conflicting arguments on the theme of "vaccine or not?"

Further, the graph board GB shown in FIG. 3 shows a plurality of facts F1 regarding the assertion PA1 and grounds R1 (evidence) supporting the facts F1. Claim PA1: Fact F1 about "hit" F1-1: "Can contribute to herd immunity." Fact F1-2: "It becomes difficult to be infected." ) becomes difficult.” is shown. Facts F1-1 to F1-3 can be said to be reasons for agreeing with claim PA1.

Further, the graph board GB shown in FIG. 3 shows a plurality of facts F2 (facts) regarding the assertion PA2 and grounds R2 (evidence) supporting the facts F2. In addition, claim PA2: Fact F2 about "Do not shoot" Fact F2-1: "There are unknown effects on the human body, there are unforeseen effects", Fact F2-2: "There are cases of death due to side reactions. ', and fact F2-3: 'I become infertile'. Facts F2-1 to F2-3 can also be said to be reasons for agreeing with claim PA2.

In addition, the graph board GB shown in FIG. and between grounds R2, and the relationship between grounds R1 in claim PA1 and grounds R2 in claim PA2.

For example, in assertion PA1, the facts F1-1 and F1-2, and the facts F1-1 and F1-3 are connected by arrows G1. is displayed. Also, for example, the facts F2-1 and F2-2 and the facts F2-1 and F2-3 are connected by arrows G1, and "concrete" is displayed along the arrows G1. ing. Further, for example, grounds R1-4 and grounds R2-2 are connected by an arrow G1, and "rebuttal" is displayed along the arrow G1. In addition, the fact F1-2 and the ground R1-1, the fact F1-2 and the ground R1-1, etc. are connected by arrows G1. These arrows G1 are added to the graph board GB by the editor U1's editing work, for example.

In addition, on the graph board GB shown in FIG. 3, new grounds to support facts F1 and F2, new grounds to reinforce grounds R1 and R2, and rebuttals to grounds R1 and R2 are posted. An icon G2 for acceptance is provided for each fact F1, each ground R1, each fact F2, and each ground R2.

For example, contributor U2 operates icon G2-1, which constitutes icon G2, to post the reason when adding reason for reason R2-3. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the contributor U2 operates the icon G2-1 that constitutes the icon G2 when posting a counterargument to the grounds R2-2 (the reason for not agreeing with the grounds R2-2). Post a counterargument (basis).

Further, the graph board GB shown in FIG. 3 is provided with an icon G3 for receiving an evaluation of the graph board GB from the viewer U3. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, icons are provided for claims PA1 and PA2 included in the graph board GB, facts F1 and F2 included in the graph board GB, and grounds R1 and R2. The specific notation of G3 is omitted.

For example, when the viewer U3 posts an evaluation of the graph board GB, the viewer U3 operates the icon G3 provided on the graph board GB to post the evaluation of the graph board GB. As shown in FIG. 3, when the graph board GB detects an operation on the icon G3, the viewer U3 displays a sub-window W6 for posting evaluation information indicating evaluation contents of the graph board GB. In the sub-window W6 shown in FIG. 3, there are a radio button OB7 for selecting whether or not to "Like", a radio button OB8 for selecting whether or not to "Throw money", and transmission of evaluation information. and an input box BX9 for inputting the amount of "tip". For example, when viewing only "Like", viewer U3 selects the side of "Like" with radio button OB7, selects the side without "Tip" with radio button OB8, and then presses button OB9. You can operate it. Similarly, when posting an evaluation for grounds R1-5, the icon G3 provided for grounds R1-5 is selected and the evaluation is posted. Note that, for example, an evaluator such as the viewer U3 who evaluates the information contained in the graph board GB, for all assertions PA, all facts F, and all grounds R contained in the graph board GB, An evaluation can be made through a sub-window W6 that is displayed by operating the icon G3.

<2-4. Example of score determination table>
An example of a score determination table that is referenced when the information processing apparatus 100 assigns a score indicating the intensity of information held by the graph board GB will be described below with reference to FIG. 4 . FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 1) of a score determination table according to the embodiment;

For example, when the information processing apparatus 100 receives an evaluation of the information (for example, facts and grounds (counterarguments)) of the graph board GB, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the strength of the information of the graph board GB based on the editor U1's editing performance. (reliability) can be scored. Then, the information processing apparatus 100 can generate a visualized graph board GB reflecting the scored strength.

Further, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 predefines an evaluation category preliminarily defined according to the editing performance of the editor U1, and an action content preliminarily defined in association with the action contents when the information held in the graph board GB is evaluated. Based on the score obtained, the strength of the information that the graphboard GB has can be scored. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 may receive an evaluation of the graph board GB. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 can score the strength of the Grauboard GB itself based on the received evaluation.

Editor U1's evaluation is determined based on the uniqueness of editor U1's editing work when editing the tree structure of graph board GB. For example, the editor U1 corrects the connection (connection destination) of the grounds posted by the contributor U2 (for example, changing the arrow G1 or changing the hierarchy), or corrects the grounds containing multiple elements (for example, the division or deletion of one element), correction of overlapping grounds (e.g. deletion of one side), labeling of inappropriate grounds (or rebuttals) (e.g. grounds judged to be inappropriate due to rebuttals, etc.) is labeled as inappropriate information).

In addition, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 associates an evaluation category that is defined in advance according to the posting record of the contributor U2 and an action content when the information included in the graph board GB is evaluated in advance. Based on defined scores, the strength of the information contained in the graphboard GB can be scored. In addition, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 calculates the information included in the graph board GB based on the score predetermined in association with the content of the action when the viewer U3 evaluates the information included in the graph board GB. strength can be scored.

FIG. 4 shows an example of scores given to information included in the graph board GB. The table TB1 shown in FIG. 4 has items corresponding to pre-determined evaluation categories for each role of the user-participating media. For example, the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4 shows "good (50)", "not good (1)", and "bad (-10)" as the evaluation categories (reference points) of the editor U1. .

Also, the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with items corresponding to action contents when the information held by the graph board GB is evaluated. For example, in table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "tip" and "like" are shown as action contents of editor U1. A table TB1 shown in FIG. 4 shows an example of a score (strength) given to the information held by the graph board GB when the editor U1 evaluates the information held by the graph board GB. ing. That is, as exemplified below, the personalities of the editor U1, the contributor U2, the viewer U3, etc., and the weight of the evaluations posted to the GraphBoat GB in accordance with the evaluations of these personalities are determined by the posting mode. (e.g., "Like" or "Tip").

For example, in table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "800" is exemplified as the score when editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "good (50)" performs evaluation by "tipping". In other words, the evaluation by the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "Good (50)" based on "tip" is heavily weighted (16 times) with respect to the reference point: "50". Also, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "80" is exemplified as the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation category "Good (50)" evaluates with "Like". In other words, the evaluation of "Like" by the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation category of "Good (50)" is also weighted with respect to the reference point of "50", though not as much as the evaluation of "Throwing money". (1.6 times).

Also, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "10" is exemplified as the score when the editor U1 belonging to the "bad (1)" evaluation category performs an evaluation based on "tipping". In other words, even if the editor U1 belongs to the evaluation category of "bad (1)", the evaluation based on "tipping money" entails a financial burden. is weighted (10 times). Also, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "1" is exemplified as the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation category "bad (1)" evaluates with "like". In other words, the evaluation by the editor U1 who belongs to the evaluation category of "not good (1)" by "like" does not entail a financial burden and the hurdles for the evaluation are not high for the evaluator. Point: "1" is set to the same size without weighting.

Also, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "-100" is exemplified as the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "bad (-10)" performs the evaluation by "tipping". That is, considering that the evaluation by the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "bad (-10)", even if it is a "tip", may cause a decrease in the reliability of the graph board GB. Points: weighted against "-10" (10 times). Also, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "-10" is exemplified as the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "bad (-10)" evaluates with "like". That is, the evaluation by the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation category "bad (-10)" by "like" is not weighted with respect to the reference point: "-10", and is set to the same size. there is

Further, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, as in the case of the editor U1, when the poster U2 evaluates the information held by the graph board GB, the information held by the graph board GB is given An example score (strength) is shown.

For example, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, "Good (50)", "Poor (1)", and "Poor (-10)" are shown as evaluation categories (reference points) of the poster U2. . For example, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, a score of "500" is exemplified when a contributor U2 belonging to the evaluation category of "good (50)" performs an evaluation based on "tipping". In other words, the evaluation by the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation category "Good (50)" based on "tip" is heavily weighted (10 times) with respect to the reference point: "50". In addition, FIG. 4 exemplifies "50" as the score when the editor U1 belonging to the "good (50)" evaluation class evaluates with "like". That is, the evaluation of "Like" by the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation category of "Good (50)" is not weighted with respect to the reference point: "50", but is set to the same value.

Also, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, a score of "10" is exemplified when the contributor U2 belonging to the evaluation category "bad (1)" performs an evaluation based on "tipping". "1" is exemplified as the score when the contributor U2 belonging to "not good (1)" evaluates with "like". These scores are the same as for editor U1. Also, "-100" is shown as an example of the score when the contributor U2 who belongs to the evaluation classification "bad (-10)" evaluates by "tipping", and the evaluation classification is "bad (-10)". "-10" is exemplified as the score when the contributor U2 belonging to . These scores are also the same as for editor U1.

The table TB1 shown in FIG. 4 is set so that the score corresponding to the evaluation category: “good”>the score corresponding to the evaluation category: “not good”>the score corresponding to the evaluation category: “bad”. In addition, in the table TB1 shown in FIG. 4, the score of the editor U1 is set higher than the score of the contributor U2 when the evaluation categories are the same. This is because the editor U1 has a higher degree of contribution to the creation of the graph board GB than the contributor U2, and the editor U1's evaluation is overemphasized.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, "10" is exemplified as the score when the viewer U3 evaluates by "tipping", and the score when the viewer U3 evaluates by "like" is exemplified as "1".

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may reduce the score indicating the strength of the information held by the graph board GB over time. FIG. 5 shows an example of the number of days until the score assigned to the graph board GB is halved (hereinafter referred to as "half-life"). FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a score determination table (part 2) according to the embodiment; Note that the information on the evaluation classification for each role and the information on the action content provided in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5 are the same as those in the table TB1 shown in FIG.

For example, the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5 exemplifies "120 (days)" as the half-life of the score when the editor U1 belonging to the "good" evaluation category performs an evaluation based on "tipping". Also, in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, "60 (days)" is exemplified as the half-life of the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "good" evaluates with "like". .

Further, for example, in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, "7 (days)" is exemplified as the half-life of the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "bad" evaluates by "tipping". ing. Also, in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, "1 (day)" is exemplified as the half-life of the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "bad" evaluates with "like". there is

Further, for example, in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, "90 (days)" is exemplified as the half-life of the score when the editor U1 belonging to the "bad" evaluation category performs an evaluation based on "tipping". there is Further, in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, "90 (days)" is exemplified as the half-life of the score when the editor U1 belonging to the evaluation classification "bad" evaluates with "like". .

In the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, common to all roles, the half-life of the score when the evaluation is made by "tip" is longer than the half-life of the score when the evaluation is made by "like" is set. This takes into consideration the fact that the evaluation based on "tips" entails a financial burden. In addition, in the table TB2 shown in FIG. 5, when both the evaluation classifications are "good" and the same, the half-life of the score of the editor U1 is longer than the half-life of the score of the poster U2. there is This is because the editor U1 has a higher degree of contribution to the creation of the graph board GB than the contributor U2.

<2-5. Example of score calculation method>
An example of the graph board GB by the information processing apparatus 100 and a score calculation method for determining the intensity of information included in the graph board GB will be described below with reference to FIG. 6 . FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a score calculation method according to the embodiment;

FIG. 6 shows a method of calculating a score corresponding to the strength of claim X. As shown in FIG. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the score given to the rationale directly connected to the claim X for which the score is calculated. In the example shown in FIG. 6, since grounds Y are directly connected to allegations X, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the score given to grounds Y: "48".

Next, the information processing apparatus 100 confirms whether or not there is an objection to the basis Y, and if there is an objection, obtains the score assigned to this objection. In the example shown in FIG. 6, since there is a counterargument Z against the basis Y, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the score given to the counterargument Z: "50".

Next, the information processing apparatus 100 confirms whether or not there is a counterargument to the counterargument Z, and if there is a counterargument, acquires the score given to this counterargument. In the example shown in FIG. 6, since there is a counterargument Z' for the counterargument Z, the score given to this counterargument Z': "20" is obtained.

Then, the information processing device 100 calculates a score to be given to the claim X based on the obtained score. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 subtracts the score "50" given to the counterargument Z from the score "50" given to the rationale Y, and further subtracts the score given to the counterargument Z': " 20” is added to calculate a score of “18” to be given to claim X.

Note that in the example of the calculation method described above, the score to be given to claim X is calculated based on the grounds directly connected to claim X, but it is not particularly limited to this example. For example, the information processing device 100 can determine the score given to the basis Y′ indirectly connected to the allegation X, the score given to the basis of the counterargument Z, and the score given to the basis of the counterargument Z′. The score to be given to the claim X may be calculated by taking into consideration the score of the claim. In other words, the operator can arbitrarily decide how far the grounds indirectly connected to the claim X are traced.

<2-6. About the display mode of the graph board>
The display mode of the graph board according to the embodiment will be described below. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a graph board according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 7, the graph board GB generated by the information processing apparatus 100 is layered into four layers, ie, a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, and a fourth layer from the top toward FIG. It is The first hierarchy is a display area for displaying a theme (for example, "Vaccine? Not?") corresponding to the graph board GB. Also, the second layer is a display area for displaying assertions about the theme described above. The third hierarchy is a display area for displaying facts that should agree with the above assertion. The fourth layer is an area for displaying grounds supporting the above-mentioned facts and counterarguments against the grounds. In this manner, the information processing apparatus 100 can generate a hierarchical graph board GB such that information such as claims, facts, and grounds included in the graph board GB are displayed in different layers.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 can generate a graph board GB that reflects the scores (intensities) described above. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 can change the display position of the assertion object (image) displayed in the second layer based on the score (strength). Specifically, information processing apparatus 100 displays the object indicating the assertion such that the higher the score, the higher the display position of the image indicating the assertion (for example, moving toward the first layer). position higher.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 can update the graph board GB so as to change the display mode of the objects indicating the claims, facts, and grounds based on the score (strength) described above. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display mode example (1) of the graph board according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the information processing apparatus 100 can generate a graph board GB including an image of a balance. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 compares the score given to the fact F1-1 and grounds R1-1 supporting the claim PA1 (“do not hit”) and the fact supporting the claim PA2 (“do not hit”). The graph board GB can be updated so that the scores assigned to F2-1, rationale R2-1, etc. are compared, and the superiority or inferiority of the assertion PA1 and the assertion PA2 is reflected in the image of the balance. FIG. 8 shows that assertion PA2 is superior to assertion PA1.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 expresses each piece of information (argument, fact, basis (counterargument)) contained in the graph board GB in perspective, and updates the graph board GB so that the closer one is superior. good too. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so that the size of characters displayed on the graph board GB expresses the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information by the shades of colors of displayed characters and lines. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information by the luminance of displayed characters or lines. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so that the thickness of the displayed line expresses the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information by using "broken characters" or "broken lines" with lines and characters (fonts) to be displayed ( For example, those using ``Kuzushi Moji'' and ``Kuzushi Line'' are not dominant). Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information according to the order (speed) of display. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information according to the order or speed of movement of displayed items. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of each piece of information using an inequality sign.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of the claim to the theme by the shade of the background color on which each piece of information is displayed. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of the theme with respect to the brightness of the background color on which each piece of information is displayed. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of the claim to the theme by using a crumbling expression (for example, cracking) in the background on which each piece of information is displayed.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of the claim to the theme by the shade of the color of the object (balance, title, etc.) expressing each piece of information. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of the claim to the theme by the brightness of the color of the object expressing each piece of information. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may update the graph board GB so as to express the superiority or inferiority of the claim to the theme by using a crumbling expression (for example, cracking) for the object expressing each piece of information.

In addition, when the configuration of the graph board GB becomes complicated, the information processing apparatus 100 does not provide absurd facts and grounds (counterarguments), facts and grounds (counterarguments) with a significantly poor score, or no scores at all. Information such as facts and grounds (counterarguments) that does not affect the merits of the claim may be automatically determined and deleted from the graph board GB.

Incidentally, when the graph board GB is displayed on a smartphone or the like, it may be difficult for the information processing apparatus 100 to display the entire graph board GB at once due to the size of the display device mounted on the smartphone. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 may generate a graph board GB that can be displayed on different surfaces of the solid figure for each assertion. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display mode example (part 2) of the graph board according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display mode example (part 3) of the graph board according to the embodiment.

The information processing device 100 can generate a graph board GB displayed on the display 11 of the terminal device 10, which can display information such as facts and grounds for the assertion on different faces of the polyhedron for each assertion on the theme. . For example, FIG. 9 shows an example in which information for each assertion is displayed on different sides of a quadrangular prism. A user of the terminal device 10 (editor U1, contributor U2, viewer U3, etc.) intuitively operates the Grauboard GB to view the claims displayed on different sides of the quadrangular prism shown in FIG. 9 for each claim. Information such as corresponding facts and grounds supporting the facts can be switched and displayed.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 9, for each assertion on a theme, information such as facts to support the assertion and grounds supporting the assertion are displayed on different faces of the polyhedron, and the display is switched according to the user's operation. In this case, it becomes difficult to instantly recognize the relative display positions of these pieces of information. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 may generate the graph board GB including memory information that assists in grasping the display position of the object (image) corresponding to the assertion. For example, FIG. 10 shows an example in which each piece of information corresponding to each claim is displayed on different sides of a triangular prism. Further, for example, FIG. 10 shows an example in which memory information G4 is displayed along the sides of a triangular prism to help grasp the display position of the object corresponding to the assertion. Even if the user of the terminal device 10 (editor U1, contributor U2, viewer U3, etc.) operates the triangular prism shown in FIG. , and the memory information G4, it becomes easier to grasp the relative display position of each assertion included in the graph board GB. The solid figure may be a polyhedron such as a quadrangular prism or a triangular prism, or may be a cylinder.

(2-7. Functions provided to users)
Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may change the functions that can be used in the user-participating media according to the user's evaluation of the user-participating media (for example, the editor U1 or the contributor U2). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 can determine the editing functions that can be used when editing the graph board GB according to the evaluation of editor U1's editing performance. Specifically, the information processing apparatus 100 increases the number of editing functions usable by the editor U1 as the evaluation of the editor U1 increases. Examples of editing functions that increase as the evaluation increases include a grounds separation function, an arrow (for example, arrow G1) change function, and a labeling function. The labeling function exemplified as one of the editing functions is, for example, when the content posted by the poster U2 is clearly false information, labeling this post (for example, "certified hoax" or "certified fake"). It corresponds to the function to perform. The labeled information may be visualized so that it can be identified as "hoax" or "fake", or may be deleted from GraphBoat GB without being visualized. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 may restrict usable editing functions when the value indicating the degree of evaluation of the editor U1 does not exceed a predetermined value.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 can determine an editing assistance function that can be used when editing the graph board GB according to the evaluation of the poster's posting record. Specifically, the information processing apparatus 100 increases the number of editing functions available to the contributor U2 as the evaluation of the contributor U2 increases. Editing assistance functions that increase as the evaluation rises include a function of advising the editor U1 about editing (correction, etc.) of the graph board GB, and a function of prompting the editor U1 to edit the graph board GB. etc. are exemplified. Further, when the value indicating the degree of evaluation of contributor U2 exceeds a predetermined value, information processing apparatus 100 may open at least a part of the editing functions that only editor U1 can use to contributor U2. .

In addition to "editor U1", "contributor U2", and "viewer U3", a "summarizer" may be provided as a user role of user-participating media. If the interpretation of the content posted by poster U2 (for example, grounds, counterarguments, etc.) requires expertise, the “summary” should It is responsible for summarizing and explaining the Further, as described above, the graph board GB uses the user-participating media provided by the information processing apparatus 100 as a platform, and based on the actions (editing, posting, evaluation, etc.) of each participant in the user-participating media, Although it is made up, the operator who manages the user-participation type media may make up the graph board GB by himself/herself. That is, the operator himself/herself may perform various operations for creating the graph board GB as the editor U1, contributor U2, viewer U3 (evaluator), or summary person.

(2-8. User benefits)
(2-8-1. About editor U1)
Until now, users who transmit information about a predetermined theme as an editor in SNS or the like perform editing work for organizing and expressing information about the predetermined theme. For example, when drafting a theme that encompasses multiple claims (points of discussion), such as ``Vaccine? Collect information about the claim that the At this time, the information organized by the editor is often expressed in sentences, and the editing work is often performed by the editor alone.

On the other hand, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide the editor U1 with the following merits through the information processing described above. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 can support editor U1's editing work by providing a common format (eg, see FIG. 3) that uses collected information for structuring. Also, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can acquire information for generating the graph board GB from many participants. This allows editor U1 to request information from an unspecified number of users. Further, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can obtain evaluations of the graph board GB and the information held by the graph board GB from many participants. As a result, the editor U1 can easily confirm not only the facts contained in the graph board GB and the grounds (counterarguments) supporting the facts, but also the merits and demerits of the facts by the viewer U3 and other participants. Able to provide high-quality information in a short period of time. In addition, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can receive a tip as an evaluation of facts included in the graph board GB and grounds (counterarguments) supporting the facts. This allows the editor U1 to make a profit in addition to the editing work.

(2-8-2. About viewer U3)
In addition, as a viewer, I collect information published on SNS etc. A user seeking information to prompt action examines the "certainty" of the collected information. For example, when a viewer asks for information about vaccination, they collect information about claims to "get" the vaccine, then collect information about the counter-claim to "do not get" the vaccine. Then, the viewer examines the accuracy of the collected information for each conflicting claim. In this way, when the viewer examines the certainty of the information for prompting his or her own decision-making or action, the viewer collects information individually for each conflicting claim.

On the other hand, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide the viewer U3 with the following advantages through the information processing described above. For example, the information processing device 100 can provide a graph board GB in which a plurality of different claims, facts that should agree with each claim, and grounds supporting the facts (rebuttals denying the grounds in some cases) are logically structured. . As a result, the viewer U3 can, for example, grasp multiple truths that should agree with each other and their grounds at the same time, for multiple conflicting claims, and obtain information for prompting his/her own decision-making and actions. can be easily verified. Further, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 may be configured to generate graphs including information indicating relationships between facts and other facts, relationships between facts and grounds, and relationships between grounds and other grounds. Board GB can be provided. As a result, even if the graph board GB contains multiple truths and multiple grounds, the viewer U3 can easily grasp the relationship without deciphering their relationships. Further, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can score the intensity of information contained in the graph board GB and the graph board GB from many participants, generate the graph board GB reflecting the intensity, and provide it to the viewer U3. . As a result, the viewer U3 can easily confirm not only the facts contained in the graph board GB and the grounds (counterarguments) supporting the facts, but also the merits and demerits of the facts with the viewer U3 and other participants. Able to make quality decisions on time.

(2-8-3. Contributor U2)
In addition, users who post information on a predetermined theme transmitted by an editor or the like often express their posted content in sentences. On the other hand, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide the poster U2 with the following advantages through the information processing described above. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 directly accepts a post from the poster U2 on the truths and grounds of the graph board GB. As a result, the contributor U2 can avoid duplication of posts by others when posting, and can provide high-quality information. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 receives a post from the poster U2 in a form other than text input, such as pasting a URL. As a result, poster U2 can post more easily than posting via SNS or the like. In addition, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can receive a tip as an evaluation of facts included in the graph board GB and grounds (counterarguments) supporting the facts. As a result, contributor U2 can make a profit while posting.

[3. Configuration of information processing device]
The configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11 . FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 11, the information processing apparatus 100 includes a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section . Note that FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the information processing apparatus 100, and is not limited to the form shown in FIG.

(Communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, for example, and transmits and receives information to and from another device such as the terminal device 10 via the network N. The communication unit 110 is implemented by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card), an antenna, or the like. The network N is a communication network such as a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a telephone network (mobile telephone network, fixed telephone network, etc.), a regional IP (Internet Protocol) network, or the Internet. . The network N may include wired networks or wireless networks.

For example, the communication unit 110 transmits/receives various types of information regarding user-participation media processing to/from the terminal device 10 .

(storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a semiconductor memory device such as a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. Storage unit 120 stores programs and data for realizing information processing executed by each unit of control unit 130 .

As shown in FIG. 3 , storage unit 120 has table information storage unit 121 , posted information storage unit 122 , user information storage unit 123 , and content storage unit 124 .

(Table information storage unit 121)
The table information storage unit 121 stores information on the graph board GB and a score determination table (for example, see FIGS. 4 and 5) defined in advance to give a score indicating the strength of the information contained in the graph board GB. .

(Posted information storage unit 122)
The posted information storage unit 122 stores posted information posted by participants in user-participation media. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an overview of posted information according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 12, the posted information stored in the posted information storage unit 122 includes a "theme name" item, a "user ID" item, a "post ID" item, and a "post type" item. , "posted content", "connection destination", and "score". These items of posted information are associated with each other.

The "theme name" item stores information indicating the name of a theme posted by a user-participating media participant (for example, "Vaccine? Not?"). This theme name corresponds to, for example, information set by the editor U1 on the content setting screen W1 (see FIG. 2). It should be noted that information that can uniquely identify a theme name may be stored in the item "theme name" instead of information indicating the theme name.

The item “user ID” stores identification information (user ID) for specifying a participant in user-participating media. This identification information is individually assigned to each participant by the information processing apparatus 100 at the time of user-participation media usage registration.

Identification information (post ID) for specifying posted information is stored in the item “post ID”. This identification information is individually assigned by the information processing apparatus 100 when the posted information is registered.

The item “post type” stores information indicating the type of the posted content as grounds or counterarguments. For example, the information indicating this type may be automatically recorded according to the operation details of the icon G2 provided for each piece of information included on the graph board GB.

The “connection destination” item stores identification information for identifying information to be posted. For example, the item "connection destination" stores identification information (post ID) assigned to the information provided with the icon G2 operated by the poster.

Information indicating the content of the evaluation accepted for each piece of information included on the graph board GB is stored in the item "evaluation content". For example, the information indicating the content of the evaluation may be information such as the total number of "likes" posted and the total amount of tips.

(User information storage unit 123)
The user information storage unit 123 stores information for specifying roles of participants in user-participation media. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an overview of user information according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, the user information stored in the user information storage unit 123 has an item of "user ID", an item of "role", and an item of "correspondence information ID". These items of user information are associated with each other.

The item “user ID” stores identification information for specifying the role of a participant in user-participating media. This identification information corresponds to the identification information stored in the "user ID" item of the posted information.

The "role" item stores information indicating the role that the user-participating media participant was in charge of when creating the graph board GB. For example, a participant who drafts a theme through the theme setting screen W2 (see FIG. 2, for example) is automatically assigned the role of 'editor' in the corresponding graph board GB. Also, for example, a participant who has made a contribution to a theme that is open to the public through the contribution input screen W4 (see, for example, FIG. 2) is automatically assigned the role of 'contributor' in the corresponding graph board GB. be done. Also, for example, through the icon G2 provided for each piece of information on the graph board GB, a participant who has evaluated each piece of information is automatically assigned a role of 'viewer' on the corresponding graph board GB. .

The item “correspondence information ID” stores identification information for specifying the corresponding graph board GB. This identification information is individually assigned by the information processing apparatus 100 when the graph board GB is generated.

(Content storage unit 124)
Content information relating to the graph board GB generated by the information processing apparatus 100 is stored in the content storage unit 124 . FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an overview of content information according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14, the content information stored in the content storage unit 124 includes an item of "information ID", an item of "theme information", an item of "claim information", an item of "factual information", and an item of "theme information". , items such as “basis information”, “relationship information”, and “score information”. These items of content information are associated with each other.

The item “information ID” stores identification information for specifying the graph board GB. This identification information is individually assigned by the information processing apparatus 100 when the graph board GB is generated.

The item of "theme information" stores information about the theme proposed by the 'editor' who participates in the user-participation type media. The information stored in the item "theme information" includes identification information for specifying the theme.

In the "claim information" item, information set by the 'editor' is stored as a claim to the theme stored in the "theme information" item. Further, the information stored in the "claim information" item includes identification information for specifying the claim.

The "fact information" item stores information set by the 'editor' as facts that should agree with the assertion stored in the "assertion information" item. Information stored in the item of "fact information" includes identification information for specifying facts.

In the item of "foundation information", participants of the user-participating media (for example, 'editors' and Stores information posted by contributors'). Further, the information stored in the item "basis information" includes identification information for specifying the basis.

Information edited by the 'editor' is stored in the item of 'relationship information' as information indicating the relationship of each piece of information (facts, grounds, counterarguments) included in the graph board GB. For example, information indicating relationships includes information on facts and grounds connected to each other using an arrow (for example, arrow G1), information indicating the direction of the arrow, and text information representing the relationship between facts and grounds connected to each other. and so on.

The “score information” item stores a graph board GB and a score indicating the strength of each piece of information (facts, grounds, counterarguments) included in the graph board GB. This score is given based on the evaluation from the participants of the user-participating media.

(control unit 130)
A control unit 130 shown in FIG. 11 is a controller that controls the information processing apparatus 100 . The control unit 130 executes various programs (for example, an information processing program) stored in a storage device inside the information processing apparatus 100 by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or the like. is executed using RAM as a work area. Also, the control unit 130 may be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

As shown in FIG. 11 , control unit 130 includes reception unit 131 , scoring unit 132 , first determination unit 133 , second determination unit 134 , generation unit 135 , and provision unit 136 . The control unit 130 implements or executes information processing functions and actions described below by these units. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 11, and may be another configuration as long as it performs information processing described later. Moreover, the connection relationship of each part of the control unit 130 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in FIG. 11, and may be another connection relationship.

(Reception unit 131)
The receiving unit 131 receives, from users of user-participating media, submissions of facts that should agree with an assertion on a predetermined theme, or of grounds supporting the facts. Accepting unit 131 records posted information about the accepted post in posted information storage unit 122 .

Further, the reception unit 131 receives evaluations of each piece of information included in the graph board GB from users of the user-participating media. Receiving unit 131 records evaluation information regarding the received evaluation in posted information storage unit 122 .

(Scoring unit 132)
The scoring unit 132 scores the strength of each piece of information included in the graph board GB based on the evaluation of the information (for example, facts, grounds (counterarguments), etc.) included in the graph board GB.

For example, when the scoring unit 132 receives an evaluation of the information held by the graph board GB, it can score the intensity of the information held by the graph board GB based on the editing performance of the editor U1. Specifically, the grading unit 132 associates an evaluation classification predetermined according to the editor U1's editing record and an action content when the information included in the graph board GB is evaluated, Based on the scores predefined in the score determination table TB1 (see FIG. 4, for example), the intensity of information possessed by the graph board GB can be scored.

In addition, for example, the scoring unit 132 includes an evaluation category defined in advance according to the posting record of the contributor U2 who posts information held by the graph board GB, and an action content when the information is evaluated. , the intensity of information possessed by the graph board GB can be scored based on the scores predefined in the score determination table TB1 (see FIG. 4, for example).

In addition, for example, the scoring unit 132 may determine the score predetermined in the score determination table TB1 (see, for example, FIG. 4) in association with the content of the action when the viewer viewing the visualized information evaluates the information. , the strength of the information possessed by the graph board GB can be scored.

Also, for example, the scoring unit 132 can reduce the score indicating the intensity of information possessed by the graph board GB over time based on the half-life defined in the score determination table TB2 (see FIG. 5, for example).

(First decision unit 133)
The first determination unit 133 determines editing functions that can be used by the editor U1 when editing the graph board GB according to the evaluation of the editing performance of the editor U1 who edits the graph board GB. For example, the first determination unit 133 increases the number of usable editing functions as the evaluation of editor U1 increases.

(Second decision unit 134)
The second determining unit 134 determines editing assistance functions that can be used by the contributor U2 when editing the graph board GB according to the evaluation of the posting performance of the contributor U2 who posts on the graph board GB. . For example, the second determination unit 134 increases the number of usable editing assistance functions as the evaluation of the poster U2 increases.

(Generating unit 135)
The generation unit 135 generates a graph board GB (an example of “visualized information”) that visualizes information including logically structured facts and grounds by illustration. For example, the generator 135 can generate a graph board GB containing facts and evidence for each of multiple different claims. Also, for example, the generating unit 135 generates a graph board including information indicating relationships between facts and other facts, relationships between facts and grounds, and relationships between grounds and other grounds. GB can be generated.

In addition, the generation unit 135 can generate a graph board GB that can display information on different sides of the polyhedron for each assertion. Also, for example, the generation unit 135 can generate a graph board GB that is layered so that claims, facts, and grounds are displayed in different layers.

Also, for example, the generation unit 135 can generate a graph board GB visualized to reflect the strength scored by the scoring unit 132 . Specifically, based on the intensity, the generation unit 135 changes the display position of the object (image) indicating the assertion on the graph board GB, and changes the display position of each object indicating the assertion, fact, and basis of the graph board GB. You can change the display mode. In addition, the generation unit 135 can generate a graph board GB including memory information that assists in grasping the display position of the object indicating the assertion.

(Providing unit 136)
The providing unit 136 can provide the graph board GB to the requesting participant in response to a request from the user-participating media participant.

[4. Processing procedure]
A processing procedure performed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 15 . 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure performed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 15 is executed by the control unit 130 of the information processing apparatus 100 . The processing procedure shown in FIG. 15 is repeatedly executed while the information processing apparatus 100 is in operation.

As shown in FIG. 15, the reception unit 131 receives a post of facts that support an assertion on a predetermined theme or evidence supporting the facts (step S101).

The generation unit 135 also creates a graph board that visualizes information in which the facts that should agree with the assertion on a predetermined theme and the grounds (or counterarguments) supporting the facts are logically structured by editing work by the editor U1. A GB is generated (step S102).

In addition, the providing unit 136 provides the graph board GB generated in step S102 in response to a request from a user-participating media participant (step S103), and ends the processing procedure shown in FIG.

[5. Modification]
The information processing apparatus 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the embodiments described above. So, below, the modification of embodiment is demonstrated.

(5-1. Participating User Certification Function)
In the above-described embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100 may have a function of certifying (limiting) the contributor U2 who receives the contribution, the viewer U3, the abstractor, and the like. For example, when a medical-related theme is drafted, experts in the medical field and persons who are deeply interested in the medical field as interests and preferences are recognized as contributors U2, viewers U3, and abstracters. As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 allows only the contributor U2 who has expertise in the drafted theme to post, or allows only the abstractor who has expertise in the theme to summarize and comment on the posted content. It is possible to limit the participants involved in the proposed theme so that That is, it is possible to limit all participants involved in generating the graph board GB. This function may be provided to the editor U1 as part of the editing function by the operator of the user-participating media (manager of the information processing device 100) according to the degree of evaluation of the editor U1. Alternatively, the information processing device 100 automatically assigns the role of the service user according to the theme drafted by the editor U1, based on the personal information associated with the service user of the user-participating media, The roles that each service user can play may be set in advance for each category that classifies proposed themes, for example.

(5-2. Filtering function)
In the above-described embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100 may perform filtering under certain conditions on evaluations posted for grounds (or counterarguments). For example, if the theme "Should the pension system be maintained?" It is expected that there will be many supporters of the assertion of "should not be maintained (NO)". In other words, there are themes whose claims are overturned by the viewpoint (position) of the reader U3 who browses the theme. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 filters the multiple posted evaluations based on filtering conditions specified by the viewer U3, and provides the viewer 3 with the graph board GB reflecting the filtering results. For example, in the above-mentioned theme “Should the pension system be maintained?”, if the viewer U3 designates a filtering condition so as to reflect the evaluation of those under the age of 30, the generation unit 135 selects only the evaluation of those under the age of 30. The evaluation can be filtered so as to reflect it, and a graph board GB reflecting the filtering results can be generated and provided to the viewer U3. Conditions for executing the filtering described above can be set based on gender, age, region, occupation, type of employment, annual income, ideology, and the like.

In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 provides a graph board that reflects the evaluation of a person who wishes to make a decision (a person who wants to solve a problem or an answer to a theme) and a person who has a similar personality or circumstances. It becomes possible to provide the GB to the viewer U3. As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide a service more in line with the viewpoint of the viewer U3, and further improve usability.

[6. Hardware configuration]
The information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment is implemented by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a hardware configuration diagram illustrating an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment;

A computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and an arithmetic device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected via a bus 1090. have

Arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in primary storage device 1040 and secondary storage device 1050, programs read from input device 1020, and the like, and executes various types of processing. The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 and various databases are registered, and is implemented by a ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD, flash memory, or the like.

The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various types of information such as a monitor and a printer. It is realized by a connector conforming to a standard such as HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Also, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, USB.

Note that the input device 1020 includes, for example, optical recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), PDs (Phase change rewritable discs), magneto-optical recording media such as MOs (Magneto-Optical discs), and tapes. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Also, the input device 1020 may be an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

Network IF 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends the data to arithmetic device 1030, and also transmits data generated by arithmetic device 1030 via network N to other devices.

The arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070 . For example, arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from input device 1020 or secondary storage device 1050 onto primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 100, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 executes a program (for example, an information processing program) loaded on the primary storage device 1040 to perform the same functions as the control unit 130. to realize the function of That is, the arithmetic device 1030 realizes processing by the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment in cooperation with a program (for example, an information processing program) loaded on the primary storage device 1040 .

[7. others]
Of the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, or all of the processes described as being manually performed. Alternatively, some can be done automatically by known methods. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to realize the information processing method (see, for example, FIG. 15) by the information processing apparatus 100, each unit of the control unit 130 included in the information processing apparatus 100 (receiving unit 131, scoring unit 132, first determination The processing functions corresponding to the unit 133, the second determination unit 134, the generation unit 135, and the provision unit 136) may be realized as an add-on to an information processing program pre-installed in the information processing apparatus 100, or may be implemented as a lightweight It may be realized by flexibly writing a dedicated information processing program using a programming language such as a programming language.

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured. For example, first determination unit 133 and second determination unit 134 of control unit 130 may be functionally integrated.

Further, the above-described embodiment and modifications can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing content.

[8. effect]
The information processing apparatus 100 according to the above embodiment has a reception unit 131 , a scoring unit 132 , a generation unit 135 and a provision unit 136 . The receiving unit 131 receives, from users, submissions of facts that should agree with an assertion on a predetermined theme, or grounds supporting the facts. The scoring unit 132 scores the strength of information based on the editing performance of an editor who edits information including facts and grounds. The generation unit 135 generates visualization information that is visualized so as to reflect the intensity of the logically structured information. The providing unit 136 provides visualization information in response to requests from users.

As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment enables the user to intuitively grasp the superiority or inferiority of the information included in the visualization information that can be expected to have a predetermined reliability, and prompts the user to make a decision or act. It is possible to realize high-quality information presentation of

In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the scoring unit 132 is defined in advance in association with the evaluation category defined in advance according to the editing performance and the action content when the information is evaluated. Based on the scores, score the strength of the information. Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate the superiority or inferiority of the information included in the visualization information to be presented to the user according to the editor's evaluation and behavior.

In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the scoring unit 132 includes an evaluation division defined in advance according to the posting record of a contributor who posts on visualized information, and when information is evaluated. The intensity of the information is scored based on a score that is predefined in association with the action content. Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate the superiority or inferiority of the information included in the visualization information to be presented to the user, further taking into account the poster's evaluation and behavior.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the scoring unit 132 evaluates the information based on a score that is predefined in association with the action content when the viewer who browses the visualized information evaluates the information. Score strength. Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate the superiority or inferiority of the information included in the visualization information to be presented to the user, further taking into account the viewer's evaluation and behavior.

Moreover, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the scoring unit 132 changes the weight of the score depending on whether the action is an action that involves a financial burden. Thereby, the information processing apparatus 100 can improve the reliability of superiority and inferiority presented to the user for information included in the visualization information.

As described above, the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on several drawings, but these are examples, and various modifications and It is possible to carry out the invention in other forms with modifications.

Also, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the control unit can be read as control means or a control circuit.

10 terminal device 100 information processing device 110 communication unit 120 storage unit 121 user information storage unit 122 estimation model storage unit 130 control unit 131 selection unit 132 identification unit 133 evaluation unit

Claims (8)

a reception unit that receives, from a user, submissions of facts that should agree with an assertion on a given theme, or evidence that supports the facts;
a scoring unit for scoring the strength of the information based on the editing performance of an editor who edits the information including the facts and the grounds; and reflecting the strength on the logically structured information. a generation unit that generates visualization information visualized as
and a providing unit that provides the visualization information in response to a request from a user. The scoring unit
Scoring the strength of the information based on a pre-specified evaluation category according to the editing performance and a pre-specified score associated with the action content when the information is evaluated. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. The scoring unit
Based on an evaluation classification defined in advance according to the posting performance of a contributor who posts on the visualized information, and a score defined in advance in association with the action content when the information is evaluated , scoring the intensity of the information. The scoring unit
Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the strength of the information is scored based on a score that is predefined in association with action content when a viewer viewing the visualized information evaluates the information. 4. The information processing device according to any one of 3. The scoring unit
5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the weight of said score is changed according to whether said action is an action involving a financial burden. The scoring unit
6. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a score indicating the strength of information included in said visualized information is reduced over time. A computer-executed information processing method comprising:
a receiving step of receiving, from a user, submissions of facts that should agree with an assertion on a predetermined theme, or of grounds supporting said facts;
a scoring step of scoring the strength of the information based on the editing performance of an editor who edits the information including the facts and the grounds; and reflecting the strength on the logically structured information. A generation step of generating visualization information visualized as
and a providing step of providing the visualized information in response to a request from a user. to the computer,
a reception procedure for receiving, from a user, submissions of facts that should agree with an assertion on a given theme, or of grounds supporting said facts;
a scoring procedure for scoring the strength of the information based on the editing performance of an editor who edits the information containing the facts and the grounds; and reflecting the strength on the logically structured information. A generation procedure for generating visualization information visualized as
and a provision procedure for providing the visualization information in response to a request from a user.

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